We continue with recipes reprinted by permission of the Austrian Donau Club in Connecticut. Our thanks to Dennis Kern, President of the club, and (again) to Linda Poglitsch and Mary Hoisl, who provided this recipe!

FASCHIERTER BRATEN / MEAT LOAF
(from Linda Poglitsch & Mary Hoisl)


Ingredients:
1 lb. beef, chopped 1 Tbsp. onion, chopped
1 lb. pork, chopped 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
3 hard rolls 1 Tbsp. fat
1 egg 1/3 c. water or soup
4 strips diced bacon (unfried) 1 Tbsp. bread crumbs
Dash of salt 3 Tbsp. fat melted
Dash of pepper 1 c. sour cream
Marjoram  

Preparation:
Mix chopped meat with rolls (soaked in water and squeezed dry). Add egg, bacon, salt, pepper, marjoram, onion, and parsley fried in fat and water. Knead well. Spread bread crumbs on wooden board, so ingredients do not stick. Form a loaf and place in pan. Pour hot fat over. Roast in 375°F oven for 1 1/2 hours. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons water from time to time and baste. Half an hour before serving, skim off fat and add sour cream.

Notes:
Serves 5.